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Customer Reviews for Pittsburgh Corning 42.5 in. x 19.5 in. x 3 in. GuardWise Vented IceScapes Pattern Glass Block Window

Internet #203520497

Model #V4420IS

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Love the look of this window!
We were looking to replace the old cracked aluminum windows in our basement but wanted some privacy as well as energy efficiency. This meets all our requirements. Installation wasn't quite as easy as indicated by some of the other reviews. One said 30 minutes. We got the closest size replacement for our opening, and by the time we leveled the window and mortared all around, we had spent close to two hours per window. The hardest part was getting mortar into the low clearance of the opening. We are experienced DIYers. Once finished though, we are quite happy with the results!
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disappointed
this window was order thinking it was the actual size of the product, it was not. The product was two (2) inches shorter in length and one (1) inch shorter height wise. I needed to go back to the store to purchase more materials to fit the opening of 36" x 22".
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questionable size
I had a opening of 36" x25" so I ordered this window. The window came, however the over size is 30.5" x 19". Disappointing! I needed to make another trip to Home Depot to purchase 2x6 to fill the opening so that the windows would be secure. Then of the glass blocks were a little larger than the rest so I needed to grind off a little so that it fit into the opening.
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Guardwise venten icscapes pattern glass block window
The block window was easy to install and easy to clean beautiful glass block window fit Thank you
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Good choice
Quick and easy. Great price. Set it in, secure and a little trimming. Done
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Easy to install
The window installed easily and looks good. It was my first time installing a glass block window and went smooth. The vent is nice to have. Have already bought another of the same window and will buy more
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Carefully inspect it!
The price was unbeatable for the size of window ordered. However, I had to order it twice as the first one arrived in two pieces, snapped in two where the vent meets the glass block. It was poorly packaged/shipped and the craftsmanship was sloppy. Only a thin bead of silicone held the pieces together. There were also GLOBS of silicone hanging off of the outside of the glass block. I returned it to my local store who also seemed appalled by the product. I contacted the manufacturer about this experience, as I was willing to give them another shot at sending a quality product to me. Pittsburgh Corning was very receptive to the feedback and the replacement window arrived in PERFECT condition (and weighing 150 lbs rather than 109 lbs - packaging more sufficient to sending the window). It's a beautiful window that lets in a wonderful amount of light to a little bathroom while providing privacy and the ability to vent out the steam. Installation was easy but requires two people due to the size and weight of the window.
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A great find
This product is exactly what we were looking for..bright and clean while limiting external view. It made so much sense to buy these Pre-fab windows over building from scratch.
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it's still in the box
I have not had the window installed yet. I have other projects that needed attention but wanted to have the window when the time comes to install it
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Overall, this pre-fab glass block window was an ideal solution.
During an Energy Audit, we were advised to replace our circa 1955, basement, single pane windows with glass block. As luck would have it, the pre-fab 2x4 units were a perfect fit. Three different models were purchased, window-vent, dryer vent and all glass. Essentially, the decision process was which of ~8 glass textures to choose from, and HD prices were a bit lower than the competition. Installed by a contractor/relative, the installation process was quite simple, as noted in the instructions. While his biggest issue was removing the original steel frame from the wall, in second place was tailoring the plain unit by removing one block, for recently installed gas-heater intake-exhaust, ABS pipes. He noted that the silicone rubber joint was too thin; thiner that a knife blade, where he had hoped to use a coping saw to sever the block from the remaining piece. Our Dryer Vent pipe was paired with a whole house vacuum vent pipe, and that installation had to be worked with. While a second hole may have been possilbe to cut into the dryer-vent unit as delivered, we elected to run the vacuum exhaust, co-axially, inside the dryer vent pipe. Thus using the factory installed vent, accepting the slight back pressure, and not modifying the installation. During the research phase, we had questions which neither websites, nor CSRs on the phone could answer. A knowledgeable gentlemen and a vendor catalogue at the store answered that and other questions. Sad to say, few stores maintain a glass-block display, so look around to see who and were they are available for inspection. Having seen the ease of installation, I see a pre-fab glass block window as a solution to a basement window issue at our other house. These windows are not officially, Energy Efficient, for rebates, but obviously superior to a single pane of glass.
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Windows look great.
So far, so good. Long overdue to replace old ones. Installation is pretty simple. Provide privacy while letting in light and vents work great.
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Missing installation instructions
Most of the reviews that I read on this product pointed out that it came with great installation instructions and how easy it was to install. Well, my window did not come with instructions. The quality of the window looks top shelf and I it is exactly what I was looking for.
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A Great Window
We love this window. The light that it lets in is amazing. Love the privacy and the security! Just enough of an opening to get some air or run a hose out the window if necessary.
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Glass Bricks for small office
The product worked well for an application in a small office to provide both light and ventilation in the small space.
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